8408.20—Engines of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87
General duty rate
Free – 2.5%
Across 4 10-digit lines; pick a line below for the exact rate
Coverage on this page
Up one level: 8408 — Compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines): (heading)
Plain-English explanation
HTS 8408.20 is a 6-digit subheading of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Engines of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87. It sits in Chapter 84: Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof, Section XVI: Machinery and Mechanical Appliances; Electrical Equipment; Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders and Reproducers, Television Image and Sound Recorders and Reproducers, and Parts and Accessories of Such Articles and rolls up 4 10-digit statistical lines, with general duty rates ranging from Free to 2.5%. 27 Chapter 99 tariff modifications currently touch one or more lines under this subheading.
10-digit lines under 8408.20(4)
Pick a line to view full rate detail and compute landed duty
Tariff modifications(27)
Chapter 99 overlays touching one or more lines under 8408.20
| Code | Authority | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9903.81.91 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + a duty of 50% upon the value of the steel content. |
| 9903.81.92 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading. |
| 9903.81.98 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 25% |
| 9903.80.03 |
Frequently asked questions
What does HTS 8408.20 cover?
HTS 8408.20 is a 6-digit subheading of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Engines of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87. It belongs to Chapter 84 and rolls up 4 10-digit statistical lines that brokers actually file at entry.
What is the duty rate for HTS 8408.20?
General (Column 1) duty rates for the 10-digit lines under HTS 8408.20 range from Free to 2.5%. The exact rate depends on the specific 10-digit statistical line — pick a line below to see its full rate detail.
How do I find the right 10-digit line under HTS 8408.20?
U.S. Customs requires entries to be filed at the 10-digit statistical level — the broader subheading HTS 8408.20 is not directly fileable. Match your product description to the most specific 10-digit line in the list on this page; if multiple lines could apply, the General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs) and chapter notes determine which one governs.
Are there AD/CVD orders affecting HTS 8408.20?
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